How to Roast Spaghetti Squash at 400 Degrees
Roasting spaghetti squash is simple and makes a perfect side for Thanksgiving and Christmas! It brings out the sweet, nutty flavor of this big, oval squash. With its long, spaghetti-like strands, you get both nutrition and fun in every bite!
Ingredients
- 1 spaghetti squash
- 1-2 tablespoons olive oil
- coarse salt
- freshly ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F with the rack set in the center of the oven. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Place the squash on a cutting board. With a sharp chef’s knife, cut the squash in half lengthwise.
- Scoop out the spaghetti squash seeds and fibers around them.
- Season the cut squash halves with a little olive oil, salt, and freshly ground pepper.
- Place the spaghetti squash halves cut side down on the parchment paper. Pierce the skin of the squash with the tines of a fork several times.
- Roast for 30 minutes until fork-tender and golden brown.
- Remove from the pan and, with a fork, shred the squash into strands.
- Transfer to a serving bowl. Season as desired.
Notes
If the squash is too hard to cut in half, pierce it all over with a fork and microwave on high for five minutes. This should soften it enough to cut.
Italian seasonings include salt, butter, parsley, pasta sauce, grated Locatelli, or grated Parmesan cheese.
For a Thanksgiving side dish, you can dress your squash with brown butter, raisins, and a little cinnamon sugar. Your gluten-free relatives will thank you!
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days. You can freeze leftovers in freezer-safe bags for up to two months.
Nutrition
Calories: 105.8kcalCarbohydrates: 16.7gProtein: 1.5gTotal Fat: 4.9gSaturated Fat: 0.8gSodium: 41.1mgPotassium: 260.7mgFiber: 3.6gSugar: 6.7g
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